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Commodity Leader – Engineered Systems
Wabtec Corporation. Define and execute Engineered Systems commodity strategies .
Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesSenior💰 $104,800 - $149,300 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation, with strong financial and data analysis skills. Capable of optimizing supply chain processes and driving cost savings while managing multiple projects effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic Sourcing ExperienceSupplier Performance ManagementContract NegotiationFinancial Analysis SkillsProject Management
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Hard Skills
Supplier QualificationCommodity Strategy DevelopmentCost-Reduction PlanningRFQ ManagementPurchase Order OptimizationMarket Intelligence DevelopmentSupplier SelectionContract ManagementData AnalysisBudget Development
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailProject PrioritizationCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Sourcing SystemsProcurement Systems
Industry Keywords
Supply Chain OptimizationSupplier Base ManagementCommercial AgreementsContinuous ImprovementCost Savings
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Define and execute Engineered Systems commodity strategies
- Manage supplier performance, risk, costs, quality, delivery, and commercial agreements
- Develop supplier market intelligence and manage the supplier base
- Lead supplier qualification, selection, reviews, and improvement initiatives
- Develop commodity budgets, forecasts, raw material strategies, and cost-reduction plans
- Lead RFQs, proposal evaluations, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract management
- Manage frame agreements, off-cycle contracts, serial-life contracts, amendments, and renegotiations
- Optimize purchase order payment terms and support payment process automation
- Provide approved supplier lists and sourcing guidance to project buyers
- Lead contracting activities for new suppliers and support final supplier negotiations
- Participate in Project Sourcing Committee reviews and validate supplier selections
- Drive sourcing competitiveness, re-sourcing, continuous improvement, cost savings, and supply chain optimization
- Resolve escalated supplier performance, quality, delivery, and commercial issues
- Collaborate with global and regional supply chain teams, engineering, project sourcing, operations, and strategic suppliers
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college OR minimum of eight (8) years of experience in sourcing, procurement, program management, or supply chain
- Minimum of five (5) years of strategic sourcing experience
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%
- Mechanical engineering and/or similar technical degree preferred
- Strong financial, quantitative, and data analysis capabilities
- Familiarity with sourcing and procurement systems
- Ability to communicate complex and straightforward concepts concisely and logically
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to participate in supplier meetings virtually and onsite
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
- Annual bonus, if eligible
- Remote work option
- Ability to work from company locations in Erie, PA, Fort Worth, Texas, or Grove City, PA